New Business Development Account Representative

About the role

We are hiring an Account Manager - New Business Development Representative in the Columbia SC area. The position involves managing the sales process and advancing profitable sales growth within an assigned market area for both existing and new Airgas customers.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for someone who can build and nurture relationships and provide solutions to both existing and new Airgas customers, utilizing technology to enhance their overall effectiveness.
• Develops and implements sales plans utilizing Airgas' sales initiatives and guidelines in order to service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts.
• Qualifies and connects with sales leads.
• Nurtures customer relationships by developing a thorough understanding of the customer's business and establishing a consultative relationship.
• Prepares sales proposals by quoting pricing, establishing credit terms, and estimated date of delivery to customer based on knowledge of Airgas' production/delivery schedules and logistics.
• Keeps current with industry insights, current Airgas product mixes, and stays informed of market trends by gathering current relevant marketplace intelligence including information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques.
• Collaborates with internal resources to accomplish success milestones.
• Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer opportunities, new customer developments and other customer specific information.
• Maintains and submits sales reports (daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses) as requested by District Manager through SAP.
• Actively reviews and manages existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help protect Airgas working capital investment and support the reduction of financial risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Reliable transportation, current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.
• 3+ years in outside business-to-business sales, including effectiveness in solution-selling concepts and experience supporting customers within an assigned customer community.
• Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases, or a background in industrial gas / welding supply sales, is considered a valuable addition to the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Reliable transportation, current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.
• 3+ years in outside business-to-business sales, including effectiveness in solution-selling concepts and experience supporting customers within an assigned customer community.
• Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases, or a background in industrial gas / welding supply sales, is considered a valuable addition to the team.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement sales plans.
• Knowledge of industry trends and customer needs.
• Strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Base pay plus commission.
• Monthly auto allowance.
• Travel within assigned territory, minimal overnights.
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: Up to a 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Pay

Base pay plus commission.

Schedule

Travel within assigned territory, minimal overnights.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: Up to a 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.